US4708530A
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Concrete foundation pile and device for driving the same into the ground
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-10-14
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Granted: 1987-11-24
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Expires: 2006-10-14
Abstract
Abstract A concrete foundation pile and a device for driving the pile into the ground. The pile is provided with an outer surface having a screw thread element extending over a considerable part thereof, and a cavity extending from an opposite end of the pile forming an internal engaging surface extending over the part of the pile over which the screw thread element extends. A rotational driving force is transferred over said internal engaging surface substantially along the full length over which the screw thread element extends.
Inventors
- 👤 Pieter Faber
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 21:24
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02D; E02D5/00; E02D5/22; E02D5/56; B; B28; B28B; B28B21/00; B28B21/42; E02D7/00; E02D7/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A concrete foundation pile comprising: an elongated body; a screw thread element extending helically over a considerable part of the length of an outer surface of said body from an end thereof; and a cavity extending from an opposite end of said body; said cavity having a non-circular, lengthwise substantially constant cross-section, at least in the part of the pile over which the screw thread element extends, and forming an internal engaging surface extending over the part of the pile over which the screw thread element extends, wherein said internal engaging surface is the wall of the cavity and wherein a rotational driving force is transferred over said internal engaging surface substantially along the full length of the pile over which the screw thread element extends.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
A concrete foundation pile comprising: an elongated body; a screw thread element extending helically over a considerable part of the length of an outer surface of said body from an end thereof; and a cavity extending from an opposite end of said body; said cavity having a non-circular, lengthwise substantially constant cross-section, at least in the part of the pile over which the screw thread element extends, and forming an internal engaging surface extending over the part of the pile over which the screw thread element extends, wherein said internal engaging surface is the wall of the cavity and wherein a rotational driving force is transferred over said internal engaging surface substantially along the full length of the pile over which the screw thread element extends.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The foundation pile according to claim 1 wherein said the cross-section is regularly hexagonal.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The foundation pile according to claim 1 wherein said screwthread element comprises a helical ridge being integral with said body and extending over substantially the length of said body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The foundation pile according to claim 1 wherein a drilling point is provided at the end of the body.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The foundation pile according to claim 4 wherein said drilling point is comprised of metal.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The foundation pile according to claim 1 wherein said pile comprises a plurality of pile sections lengthwise arranged provided with end surfaces integrally attached.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The foundation pile according to claim 6 wherein said end surfaces comprise co-operating centering surfaces.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The foundation pile according to claim 6 wherein a sealing means is provided between said end surfaces.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The foundation pile according to claim 8 wherein said sealing means comprises an O-ring.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
29 words
The foundation pile according to claim 6 wherein said pile sections are provided with longitudinally extending channels, wherein channel tension element means engage said end surfaces of said pile.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
The foundation pile according to claim 10 wherein said channels are provided with a large clearance relative to said tension elements.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
16 words
The foundation pile according to claim 10 wherein said channel tension element comprises a tension rod.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
The foundation pile according to claim 6 wherein said pile section engages and connects with at least one similar pile section.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
79 words
A device for driving a foundation pile in combination with the foundation pile, according to claim 1 comprising: a frame, a rotation driven means connected to said frame, said rotation drive means further comprising a rod-shaped element having a cross-section complementary with said cross-section of said cavity of said foundation pile and having a length at least equal to said length of said cavity, the stiffness in torsion of said rod-shaped element being larger than that of said pile.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
13 words
The foundation pile according to claim 1, wherein said cross-section is substantially triangular.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
236 words
A device for driving a foundation pile in combination with the foundation pile, wherein the foundation pile comprises: an elongated body; a screw thread element extending helically over a considerable part of a length of an outer surface of said body from an end thereof; and a cavity extending from an opposite end of said body; said cavity having a non-circular, lengthwise substantially constant cross-section, at least in the part of the pile over which the screw thread element extends, and forming an internal engaging surface extending over the part of the pile over which the screw thread element extends wherein said internal engaging surface is the wall of the cavity and wherein a rotational driving force is transferred over substantially the full length of the pile over which the screw thread element extends; said device comprising: a frame, a rotation drive means connected to said frame, said rotation drive means further comprising a rod-shaped element having a cross-section complementary with said cross-section of said cavity of said foundation pile and having a length at least equal to said length of said cavity, the stiffness in torsion of said rod-shaped element being larger than that of said pile, and wherein said rod-shaped element comprises a cavity engaging outer tube element and an inner elongate element connected to said drive means, said inner elongate element at least at its lower end drivingly engaging said outer tube element.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
236 words
A device for driving a foundation pile in combination with the foundation pile, wherein the foundation pile comprises: an elongated body; a screw thread element extending helically over a considerable part of a length of an outer surface of said body from an end thereof; and a cavity extending from an opposite end of said body; said cavity having a non-circular, lengthwise substantially constant cross-section, at least in the part of the pile over which the screw thread element extends, and forming an internal engaging surface extending over the part of the pile over which the screw thread element extends wherein said internal engaging surface is the wall of the cavity and wherein a rotational driving force is transferred over substantially the full length of the pile over which the screw thread element extends; said device comprising: a frame, a rotation drive means connected to said frame, said rotation drive means further comprising a rod-shaped element having a cross-section complementary with said cross-section of said cavity of said foundation pile and having a length at least equal to said length of said cavity, the stiffness in torsion of said rod-shaped element being larger than that of said pile, and wherein said rod-shaped element comprises a cavity engaging outer tube element and an inner elongate element connected to said drive means, said inner elongate element at least at its lower end drivingly engaging said outer tube element.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
33 words
The device according to claim 16 wherein a lower end of said rod-shaped element is provided with a drilling point capable of protruding out of a foundation pile provided with a throughgoing cavity.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
33 words
The device according to claim 17 wherein said drilling point is rotatably connected to said rod-shaped element and said drive means is provided for rotating said drilling point relative to said rod-shaped element.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device according to claim 17 wherein said drive means comprises a drilling rod extending through said rod-shaped element and engages said drilling point.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device according to claim 17 wherein said drilling point comprises upwardly extending extendable parts.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
36 words
The device according to claim 17 wherein said rod-shaped element is provided with a conduit ending near said drilling point and is further provided with a supply means for supplying a curable mixture through said conduit.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device according to claim 16 wherein said rod-shaped element comprises a plurality of said elements coupled to one another.
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